Above Photo: Czech scrolls saved from the Nazis on display at the Memorial Scrolls Trust

Accountability

In assuming the risks and liabilities of providing grants to foreign entities, the American Fund for Charities is responsible for ensuring that the organization is legitimate, true to its stated mission, financially accountable, and effective. In these and other ways, the AFC upholds US law pertaining to support of foreign entities.

Relevant laws and regulations

The FCPA prohibits commercial and non-profit organizations from making payments to foreign officials or political entities in order to help obtain or retain business. It also addresses accounting transparency requirements.

The U.S. government may freeze assets of individuals and organizations deemed to support terrorism. This power extends to donations made to organizations believed to be directly or indirectly supporting terrorism.